Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the58th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ).

Match Details

• Date & Time- 17th May 2025 | 07:30 PM 
• Venue – M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Match Format- T20s

RCB vs KKR Match Preview

The IPL 2025 is set to resume after a break and Royal challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) will lock horns at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17. Notably, the tournament started with a match between both the teams at Eden Gardens on March 22. Now, as the tournament is resuming after getting suspended for a short time, both RCB and KKR will be seen locking horns again to start the second half of the tournament.

KKR have just managed 5 wins from 12 matches and have 11 points in their account at an NRR of +0.193. Apart from winning their next 2 matches, KKR also need favours from other teams.

RCB, on the other hand, have their destiny in their own hands and they can also finish in top two. They have 8 wins from 11 matches. RCB have 16 points at an NRR of +0.482 and sit at the second spot. They can move to the top spot on the very first day the tournament resumes.

In the last encounter, RCB registered a convincing win over KKR by seven wickets chasing a target of 175 runs within17 overs. Talking about their current standings, RcB are at the spot with eight wins and three losses so far while KKRare placed at sixth spot with five wins and six losses. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitchreport, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 58th match of IPL 2025 between Royal challengers Bengaluru andKolkata Knight Riders.

KKR vs RCB Pitch Report

There are slight chances of rain during the IPL 2025 clash between RcB and KKR as the drizzles are expected throughout the day in Bengaluru. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 23 degrees with 90%humidity.

The surface of the M.chinnaswamy Stadium has been a paradise for the batters throughout the vears. We usuallsee high-scoring clashes at this ground where the team batting first looks to get past 200 runs. However, the fastbowlers can turn out to be effective with the new ball. The team batting first has won 43 matches at this ground inthe IPL while the chasing team has won 53 times. The average score batting first at this ground is around 168 runs.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

There are slight chances of rain during the IPL 2025 clash between RCB and KKR as drizzles are expected throughoutthe day in Bengaluru.The maximum temperature is epxected to be around 23 degrees and 90% humidity.

KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats and Records

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 35 times in the IPL history so far Out of these 35 matches, KKR have won 20 times while RcB have defeated them on 15 occasions.

RCB vs KKR Probable Playing Xl

KKR Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh lyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, andRinku Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora.
Impact Player: Rovman Powell.
RCB Playing 11: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal.
Impact player: Mayank Agarwal.

RCB vs KKR Predicted Top Batters

Virat Kohli: Star RcB Virat Kohli is currently among the leading run scorers in the ongoing IPL season and has beenooking in great touch this year. The opening batter has amassed 505 runs from 11 matches in IPL 2025 so far at anaverage of 63.12 along with seven fifties.
Ajinkya Rahane: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane has been a key performer and KKR’s leading run getter this year. He hasamassed 375 runs from 11 matches so far at a strike rate of 146.48 hitting three half-centuries.

RCB vs KKR Predicted Top Bowlers

Krunal Pandya:
Krunal Pandya is a spin bowler and key performer for RCB. He takes wickets at crucial moments and changes match outcomes. He is RCB’s second-highest wicket taker. Also he has taken 14 wickets in 11 matches. His bowling average is 21.42. His economy rate is 8.57.

Varun Chakaravarthy:
Varun Chakaravarthy is a KKR spinner and top wicket taker in IPL 2025. He has performed consistently this season. The leg-spinner has taken 17 wickets in 12 matches. His bowling average is 19.35. His economy rate is 7.00.

RCB VS KKR Toss & Match Prediction

RCB Vs KKR Toss Prediction: Winner expected to opt for bowling first
Teams winning the toss at M. chinnaswamy Stadium often prefer to bowl first due to the batting-friendly conditions and predictable pitch behavior. The dew factor in evening matches makes it harder for bowlers later, favoring the chasing side. Historical success in chasing further supports this strategy.

Toss Prediction: KKR to win the toss.
Scenario 1: KKR opt to bowl first.
1st innings prediction: RCB to post 215-225 runs in their 20 overs.
Match Prediction: RCB to win.
Scenario 2: KKR opt to bat first.
1st innings prediction: KKR to post 170-180 in their 20 overs.
Match prediction: RCB to win.

2025 IPL TEAM

Delhi Capitals  Sunrisers Hyderabad  Rajasthan Royals  Chennai Super kings  Gujrat Titans  Kolkata knight Riders  Lucknow Super Giants  Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings  Royal Challengers Bengaluru